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Forum: Equipment Today, 05:56 AM
Replies: 2
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Posted By blink
I'd put one of these on my outflow bulkhead,...

I'd put one of these on my outflow bulkhead, inside the tank. Theoretically the finger strainer on your overflow should keep everything out of there but I've found that freshwater fish like to jump...
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates Yesterday, 02:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 719
Posted By blink
Two LFS near me have been using Expedit shelves...

Two LFS near me have been using Expedit shelves for tanks for a while, one is stood up tall the way your original post says, using Spec2 and Spec3s and it's been up for at least two years. 2 years...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion Yesterday, 02:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 253
Posted By blink
Try a local salt water store for bulkheads, 1.5"...

Try a local salt water store for bulkheads, 1.5" bulkheads should be easy enough to get even if you have to go online to get parts somewhere like marinedepot.com.
From there you may need to go to...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 06-16-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 253
Posted By blink
To clean the overflow fill the tank with water...

To clean the overflow fill the tank with water and add 1-2 gallons of regular ol white vinegar. Let it run through the sump (are you using a sump?) or run a powerhead to circulate it around.
Let it...
Forum: Fish 06-16-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 212
Posted By blink
Pygmy Cories Celestial Pearl Danios Ember...

Pygmy Cories
Celestial Pearl Danios
Ember Tetras
Boraras Maculatus or any of the similar Boraras species
Kubotai Rasbora - These are the most delicate I've kept and they're still pretty hardy for...
Forum: Equipment 06-15-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 250
Posted By blink
I have an all-in-one cube tank so the filtration...

I have an all-in-one cube tank so the filtration is a little different, going through the rear chambers, then out a return pump but I've had my CO2 diffuser directly under my pump intake since...
Forum: Equipment 06-15-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By blink
Finnex states that the controller isn't...

Finnex states that the controller isn't compatible with the Aqueon Pro, not sure why.

OP, probably best to ask the question in the Finnex sub-forum and get the answer straight from Lowe.
Forum: Equipment 06-15-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 233
Posted By blink
As long as you never exceed 100 psi on the output...

As long as you never exceed 100 psi on the output I believe you can use a 0-100 psi gauge but I may be wrong, don't buy gauges till it's confirmed right or wrong.

Oh, and buy that regulator and...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 06-15-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 169
Posted By blink
Are you determined to use one of the older style...

Are you determined to use one of the older style hyphencubes or are you open to other options? Get ready for wall o' text n links either way.

Guess I'll run down what I know of the options in...
Forum: Tank Journals 06-14-2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 776
Posted By blink
Very cool, will follow. As someone who...

Very cool, will follow.

As someone who operates a laser, it's nice to see a hobby machine being put to good use, I'd love to do something like this with my work machine but it makes little black...
Forum: Substrate 06-14-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 235
Posted By blink
Wrap them with weed barrier/landscape fabric. ...

Wrap them with weed barrier/landscape fabric. Just make sure it doesn't have any pesticides in it.
I'm sure there are other methods, but that's what I've used in terrariums and it worked well.
Forum: Aquacave 06-14-2013, 02:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 101
Posted By blink
Wow, and I had just gotten over my lust for the...

Wow, and I had just gotten over my lust for the 16 gallon because it was slightly too small, now this comes out...

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/21800411.jpg
Forum: DIY 06-12-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 431
Posted By blink
I'd strongly suggest a Tunze Osmolator. You can...

I'd strongly suggest a Tunze Osmolator. You can find them on the reef keeper forums for about $100 used and they are amazing. Our reef tank used to go through 1-2 gallons a day and we had tried a...
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 06-12-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 210
Posted By blink
I've caught myself doing it when I discuss even...

I've caught myself doing it when I discuss even dollar amounts and writing it correctly when discussing dollars and cents. Not really sure why, picked it up from talking to Europeans perhaps.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 06-12-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,347
Posted By blink
I hate online scammers, I try to be a fair buyer...

I hate online scammers, I try to be a fair buyer and follow forum etiquette and normally things are fine and fun but then some douchebag comes along and ruins the fun.

Last year I paid for a...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 06-12-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 976
Posted By blink
IMO, a Crested Gecko might suit you better. ...

IMO, a Crested Gecko might suit you better.
Daily misting (10 seconds)
Daily feeding (30 seconds to mix up some gecko diet and put in the feeding dish)
Weekly cleaning (10-15 minutes once you...
Forum: Fish 06-09-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 275
Posted By blink
I've seen Tanichthys micagemmae side by side with...

I've seen Tanichthys micagemmae side by side with regular white cloud minnows and they were about the same size, but I do not know the age. They are actually pretty easy to tell apart when you see...
Forum: Lighting 06-03-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 133
Posted By blink
Philips daylight twister, hard to find online but...

Philips daylight twister, hard to find online but they DO exist and they put out a TON of light at 6500k. Think it's about $17/6bulbs at Canadian Home Depots so it should be cheaper south of the...
Forum: Equipment 06-02-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 146
Posted By blink
Try a pipe wrench for the adapter, as long as you...

Try a pipe wrench for the adapter, as long as you use it properly and get a good bite it'll yank it right off.
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 06-02-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 965
Posted By blink
I like Spyderco, Benchmade, Boker, CRKT, Cold...

I like Spyderco, Benchmade, Boker, CRKT, Cold Steel and a few others, in no particular order. I buy a couple few knives every year, usually when something comes out that tickles my fancy enough to...
Forum: Fish 05-30-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 225
Posted By blink
My wife's 12 long has Boraras maculatus and...

My wife's 12 long has Boraras maculatus and Paracheirodon simulans (green neon tetra) and a betta right now and they seem to be doing well and look great.
The tank was originally supposed to house...
Forum: Fish 05-30-2013, 05:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 205
Posted By blink
I haven't owned roselines but I've seen enough of...

I haven't owned roselines but I've seen enough of them to know they are pushy fish, they like space and will use it so it is probably intimidating the chilis.

Without more information (tank size?...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-30-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,871
Posted By blink
Funny you mention that, the local Big Al's has a...

Funny you mention that, the local Big Al's has a 65 gallon Chinese Edge clone. It's pretty sexy but due to it being an all-in-one I wouldn't use it for freshwater, the filtration just doesn't seem...
Forum: Lighting 05-29-2013, 12:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 378
Posted By blink
I used a Marineland doublebright 18-24" light and...

I used a Marineland doublebright 18-24" light and it seemed to work great. They aren't cheap new, but you can find em used all the time.
Forum: The Lounge & Introductions 05-26-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 303
Posted By blink
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